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7,192 migrant labourers have been issued licences since 2019 under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 1979. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government has issued licences to more than 7,000 migrant workers under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 over the last four and a half years, state Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserratte informed the legislative assembly on Monday. In a written reply to a question by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, the minister said 7,192 migrant labourers were issued licences since 2019 under the Inter State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association (AGDBYA) and Ponda Daivadnya Brahman Samaj supported by Goa Carrom Association organized the “3rd Daivadnya Carrom Tournament 2023” on Sunday 6th August 2023 at Daivadnya Hall, Ponda Goa. This competition was held in four categories, Men (15-49 years), Women (15 years & above), Veterans (50 years & above) and Kids (below 15 years). We received 120 entries in total. Prashil Salkar, President-AGDBYA and Deepak Lotlikar, President-Ponda Daivadnya Samaj welcomed all the guests. Prashil Salkar, in his speech, quoted “ AGDBYA, founded in 2009 always thrives to bring our community people…

17k trees to be felled for Tamnar Power Transmission Project: Sudin to House Vijai demands immediate scrapping of entire project Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar Tuesday told House that total 17,000 trees would be cut to facilitate Tamnar power transmission project from Dharbandora to Mapusa. The House witnessed an argument between Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, and Opposition MLAs Vijai Sardesai and Carlos Almeida. The contentious Tanmar Power project was the main point of dispute, and opponents demanded its scrapping. Dhavalikar said that the project will benefit Goa power sector in big way. He said…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Reacting to the allegations of Opposition of ₹11 cr expense on Sarkar Tumchya Dari program of Goa Govt, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Sarkar Tumchya Dari was not an election stunt. “Sarkar Tumchya Dari was not an election stunt. The program helped to solve many issues, people witnessed governance at their doorstep. We continued holding the event even after the election,” said CM Sawant. He further said that Minister who attends Janata Darbar is not king but they are servants of the people, which is why they are visiting the talukas. “Darbars are held to…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Guiding the students on AIDS awareness, teenagers are also advised to stay away from Drugs at the AIDS and Druga Abuse Awareness program held at S S Angle, Higher Secondary School, Maxem. The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of SS Angle Hr Sec. School, Maxem in association with G.R. Kare College of Law, Margao and Rotary Club of Margao Mid-Town and Rotary Community Corp, Loliem organized an interactive talk on AIDS Awareness and Drug Abuse on Saturday Goa Medical College Bambolim Retired HOD Department of Microbiology Dr. Savio Rodrigues, and GR Kare College of Law Asst. Prof. Dr.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minster Pramod Sawant today said that aviation skill center at Manohar International Airport will not be shut. Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar raised question as to how many youth were benefitted from ASDC centre at Mopa Airport and what is the future of candidates who have completed the course but are jobless at home. “Aviation skill center at Mopa airport will not be closed. Almost 820 candidates have taken training at skill development center at Manohar International Airport,” said Sawant. He further said that 90% have joined services while 10% have opted for other options in the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reacting to Banastari fatal accident, Tuesday said that one who is found guilty will be behind the bars. “Police investigation is currently going on, police are taking down all minute details; One who is guilty will be behind the bars soon,” said Sawant. In a major accident involving six vehicles at Banastari in Ponda on Sunday night, three people were left dead while three others were left seriously injured. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that a speeding Mercedes GLS SUV rammed into the vehicles, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. According to the…